You can find numerous examples of traditional 3-in-a-row games in different cultures around the world. Modern children in the west will be most familiar with tic-tac-toe but PICARIA is an entertaining version of a 3-in-a-row game that originated in indigenous communities living in the geographical area known as the American Southwest. As with similar 3-in-a-row…
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Joyful Musician Coloring Page
How about we start the year off with a joyful musician coloring page! Melanie Hope Greenberg’s newest contribution to our monthly coloring page series will put a huge smile on your face. Under a rainbow, children dance and play instruments, clearly relishing the experience. This coloring page featuring musicians playing drums, the fiddle, a trumpet…
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Metafiction in Children’s Books
I love children’s books that surprise and challenge readers. Books that make their readers think about the very act of reading with the art of metafiction may indeed may be my very favorite. The more you look, the more you will find great examples of metafictional writing in children’s books. A metafictional text is one…
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Unplug with Picture Books about Screen-Free Play
It’s virtually impossible to be totally screen-free these days, although parents can take steps to keep screen use under control. I’ve yet to meet a parent who says, “I wish Junior spent more time playing Fortnite than he spends outdoors!” Ha! One way to share the joys of putting down the iPad is by reading…
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Awesome Art Projects that Use a Big Roll of Paper
My top recommended supply for your art cabinet is a big roll of paper, sometimes referred to as “butcher paper” or “kraft paper.” Your kids can make some truly awesome art projects with a big roll of paper! You will be amazed at how stocking this one item will change up your at-home art game,…
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Children’s Books about New Beginnings
New beginnings come in all shapes and sizes. They can be exciting or scary. Or both. What better way to share the excitement or ease the fear that with children’s books about new beginnings of all kinds! With this list featuring picture books about making a leap, taking that first step and starting afresh–however you…
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New Year’s Poems for Your Family Celebration!
Looking for a way to make your New Year’s Celebration extra special? Include poetry in your festivities! Obviously! When I shared a few Christmas poems for your family, I mentioned how inserting a poem or two into your celebrations doesn’t take much time or effort. And yet, the rewards of poetry are numerous. I scoured…
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Good Books to Read Aloud to 11-Year-Olds
As I’ve said before, you shouldn’t stop reading aloud to your kids just because they are getting older. As they move into middle school and social pressures increase, time spent with a trusted adult while listening to a great book becomes even more important. It’s my hope that this list of good books to read…
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